The Ex and Her Riches

“Aren’t you going to ask me anything about the wedding?” Cedrick whined begrudgingly.

Gwendolyn turned toward him and cupped his face before gently kissing his well-shaped lips. “Didn’t you say you wanted it to be a big surprise? Me interfering would foil your plans for sure.”

Gwendolyn was right, but he still wasn’t happy with how little time she spent with him while she was occupied with work all day.

Gwendolyn explained to him patiently, “I’ve recently invested in a new drama which I have high hopes for. Since today is the opening ceremony, I need to be present due to my role as an investor. I’ll keep you company once I’m back at night. All right, Ceddy?”

She ran her hands over his face and planted butterfly kisses over his forehead, brows, the tip of his nose, and lips.

Cedrick knew how important Gwendolyn’s career was to her and could only remind her, “Be careful. Remember not to wear high heels and always stay warm. Also, don’t drink and—”

“All right, all right. I heard you.”

Cedrick had been repeating the exact phrases for the past few days whenever Gwendolyn left for work. She had them memorized down to a tee by now.

She replied perfunctorily and dashed out of the Jenson residence after putting on her shoes.

Cedrick stared broodingly after her as she vanished at the corner of the garden wall.

Nico arrived shortly after Gwendolyn left.

However, his expression was solemn this time around.

Cedrick detected the change in his mood. “What happened?”

“Cedrick, Eloise has disappeared from prison in the same way that Natasha escaped previously.”

Cedrick’s face turned somber.

“Have you conducted an investigation yet?”

work. There weren’t any traces of evidence

the couch and

behind this? After all, he’s privy to Charles splashing the biochemical serum. However, if this were proven true,

group of perpetrators and not an individual

sniffed out were Hector, Lane, and their families, as

as

still a culprit who was really powerful that the Harris

we’re not in Fairlake, and the security in Salinsburgh is much tighter. There are very few in Chanaea capable of committing such a feat besides Craig and Asher. We’ll get a lead

I’ll order my men to get

was about to leave when Cedrick added, “Increase the number of personnel tasked to protect Gwenny in secret. Ensure she’s safe outside and that not a single strand of her hair is disturbed. Otherwise, be

Cedrick. Rest assured that Gwendolyn’s safety is

You may go

promptly to see

about Eloise’s

was evident that Gwendolyn was

hoped fervently that Gwendolyn’s opening ceremony would go

venue of the opening ceremony. She’d intentionally arrived fifteen

a mainstream historical drama

story of how a meek and humble daughter of an official achieved success in her business after

always took her for granted. However, he immediately regretted his actions after their divorce

the script at first glance as it gave her a sense of fondness stemming from a sense of familiarity. Hence, she decisively

won the Best Actress

in costume as she hurried over to escort Gwendolyn once she got out of

extra care of Gwendolyn’s safety now that

her to the lounge while waiting for the commencement of the opening ceremony,

the Newton family saying they plan to hold a welcoming ceremony for you upon your return from Erihal. How

smiled without care. “I have no plans on returning to the Newton residence for the time being, so I turned down Mr. Craig’s offer to hold

daughter of the Newton family, you’ll be added to the family register sooner or later. They’ll surely shower you with affection to make up for the years you

still, we have nothing in common besides being biologically related. Only you and Trey are my true

family except for Craig despised her,

family before Jennifer was found. Jennifer’s return meant that she’d be stealing all the attention from Jasmine as the Newton family attempted to make amends for the years

been outwardly hostile with her the entire time she’d been at the